The student-led league table ranked 154 universities in the UK on their green prowess, awarding Bedfordshire a First Class degree for its eco-friendly practices.

'Before the Flood' - a 2016 documentary film on climate change featuring Leonardo DiCaprio. Presented by the Sustainability Forum in collaboration with the Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum.

The Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum are holding a free afternoon of presentations, discussion and demonstration on 30th September 2017.

On 4th October 2017, join us for a free screening of WALL-E, the story of a lonely robot who finds love on a journey across the Universe.

13th September 2017 - Free screening of "The Story of Stuff" - a fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.

In the last twelve months the University's carbon emissions have dropped by around 630 tonnes, compared with the previous twelve month period. The reduction in carbon emissions was assissted by an investment in a combined heat and power plant at the University's Bedford campus.

In the last 12 months the University generated enough renewable electricity to power an average UK home for thirty years. This will increase to 45 years when the solar panels on the new STEM building are installed.

In conjunction with Luton Borough Council the University is running a cycle training and free bike scheme for students.

On 16th of August 2017 the University of Bedfordshire was successful in gaining certification to EcoCampus Bronze and Silver Award.

On learning about the impacts of the teaching and learning initiatives of the Sustainability Forum, Professor James Longhurst (Assistant Vice Chancellor Environment and Sustainability at the University of the West of England) stated that,

"Transforming collaborative practices for curriculum and teaching innovations with the Sustainability Forum (University of Bedfordshire)" was presented at the 'Implementing Sustainability in the Curriculum 7' conference 2017.

Dr Diana Pritchard has been piloting, adopting and now promoting use of an engaging learning activity which generates profound understanding and insights about the world climate system, global negotiations and increases motivation to get involved or influence policy making.